Just 8 days to go before Low Deposit offer ends

Blakes and Hoseason's low deposit offer comes to an end on the 29th February. You can save up to £130 on the amount of deposit due by booking on or before this date so if you are planning a boating holiday in 2012, now would be a good time to book. Start your search by visiting our site and searching our database for a complete list of Blakes and Hoseasons boats

Best Boat For First Time Boaters

We are often asked which type of boat would be best for a party who has never been boating before. There are a few considerations. Our recommendation to those lacking confidence is to go for a boat which drives from the front. These afford a piloting experience similar to driving a car, which most people are familiar with. You can see what is coming and it is easier to navigate obsticles such as bridges etc. Another advantage is that forward drive boats are usually the same height over their whole length with no raised wheelhouses to lower when approaching low bridges. Larger parties might prefer a boat which steers from the centre as the views you get whilst travelling are better than those on a one level forward drive cruiser, plus the extra "deck hands" on board can help with guiding the boat into difficult positions and with mooring etc. To see what is available click Hoseasons Boats

£50 Low Deposit to book your 2012 Boating Holiday

Hoseasons and Blakes Boating have relaunched their £50 low deposit scheme to attract bookings. The offer means that until the 29th February 2012 you need to pay just £50 per week per boat to secure the craft of your choice for the coming summer holidays. That represents a saving of up to £130 on the usual deposits charged. We think this benefits the consumer at a time when money is tight and also helps Hoseasons and Blakes add some early bookings to it's books - everybody wins! To sort yourself out the boat of your dreams connect to our database by clicking Blakes and Hoseasons Boats

Blakes and Hoseasons Boats

Blakes and Hoseasons, two trusted names in the world of boating holidays, have now amalgamated their reservation systems so that now you no longer have to visit both to check availability. This is much faster and the links from our database now show all boats available for hire in one location. If you cannot find availablity for your chosen boat, alternatives offered will now include all those available across the Blakes snd Hoseasons inventories. To check availability click Blakes and Hoseasons Boats

Dilham on the Norfolk Broads

Though Dilham village is just a 20 minute cruise from Wayford Bridge and the main river system, it seems a world away from the rest of the Norfolk Broads. The journey up the narrow canal which leads to the moorings is very picturesque and has the feel of cruising back in time. The free moorings have space for 4 or 5 boats and room to turn. A short walk into the village will take you to the Cross Keys public house, which boasts a bowling green. Food is served lunchtimes and evenings. Make this location one of your must visit places next time you visit the Broads. For more information on boatyards in the area and to check availability click Blakes and Hoseasons Boats.

Blakes and Hoseasons Low deposit Offers

Well, now both Blakes and Hoseasons have stated that their £50 Low Deposit Offer for 2012 will come to an end on the 30th September. There is the possibility that they may extend it beyond then but this cannot be guaranateed. Combined with both companies promise that bookings made before the 31st October will qualify for 2011 rates, if you know what you want and can commit, now would be a good time to take advantage of these offers. For information on the boat choice available, search our database at: Blakes and Hoseasons Boats

Book your 2012 holiday now for just £50 deposit

Hoseasons have launched reservations for 2012 boating holidays, and for a limited period you can book the boat of your choice for just £50 low deposit. What's more, by reserving your boat now you can take advantage of their "Book now for 2012 -pay 2011 prices" offer. Select the boat of your choice from our database by clicking "Hoseasons Boats", then click the booking link though to Hoseasons to check availability.